ASM is committed to promoting a more circular economy. In this sustainable production model, we see long-term opportunities for ASM in operations, product design, logistics and packaging, and building design. 

 

For example, we are focusing on responsible resource consumption. This is a direct way to reduce materials usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Ultimately, our ambition is to eliminate all waste through avoidance, reuse, or recycling. Where we encounter challenges – such as limited regional capabilities for recycling or reclaiming or the mandatory mixing of waste streams for regional sorting – we apply our passion for innovation and collaboration to help develop a better approach.

 

We track and account for all waste generated at our production and engineering sites. When materials are recycled, reclaimed, or reused, they are measured as diverted from landfill disposal. In 2024, ASM achieved a landfill diversion rate of 82% across its sites. Regarding hazardous waste, ASM prioritizes minimizing its generation and managing it responsibly. In 2024, our global operations generated 10.3 metric tons of hazardous waste, of which 7.9 metric tons were sent to landfill.

 

Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste, metric tons	2021	2022	2023	2024
Recycled/reused	0	0.4	0.26	0.4
Total disposed	6.6	18.7	7.15	10.3
- Landfilled	0.5	1.9	0.19	7.9
- Incinerated with energy recovery	0.3	2.7	0.12	0.3
- Incinerated without energy recovery	0.1	0.4	0.41	1.7
- Otherwise disposed	0	0	0	0

 

Waste landfill diversion
	2021	2022	2023	2024
Diversion rate, %	84	82	85	82

We are certified globally to the ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS), including all our primary engineering and manufacturing locations.  

 

This EMS ensures that we are consistent in our operations and provides a foundation for best practices to be shared and learned across our sites. Read on to discover our practices and policies across different aspects of our sustainable operations.